Edwin van der Sar has revealed he held two rounds of talks with Ed Woodward about joining Man United in an executive role. The club's legendary Dutch goalkeeper‚ 55‚ was most recently chief executive at Ajax but could have joined his old Premier League side. Speaking on The Overlap‚ brought to you by Sky Bet‚ he said: 'Yes‚ I spoke to Ed Woodward twice about taking up a role at Manchester United‚ but at that point‚ I didn't think my job was finished at Ajax with the path we were going on - we were not there yet.

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MATT BARLOW: Tottenham will explore interim options after sacking Thomas Frank with a view to a permanent appointment in the summer when Mauricio Pochettino will be among those in the equation. John Heitinga‚ who was added to Frank's coaching staff last month‚ days before a defeat at home to West Ham‚ is thought to be among the leading candidates as a short-term solution. Heitinga left Arne Slot's backroom team at Liverpool to take over at Ajax last year but was sacked after less than six months in the role.

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Barcelona and Arsenal scouting 20-year-old Belgian winger at Ajax

Indonesia goalkeeper Paes completes move to Ajax from MLS side FC Dallas

Maarten Paes joins Ajax - Indonesian goalkeeper joines from FC Dallas

Ajax sign Arsenal's Oleksandr Zinchenko on short-term deal

Arsenal defender Zinchenko seals move to Ajax

Ajax plot surprise move for Fenerbahce star Fred

Ajax set to sign Argentine youth star Maher Carrizo after agreeing deal

Ajax set sights on Argentina U20 star Maher Carrizo

Zinchenko lands in Amsterdam to finalise Ajax move from Arsenal

Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal star flying out today to complete transfer away

The French side were knocked out of the competition on Wednesday night on goal difference following their 3-0 defeat by Club Brugge. It had looked as though they would sneak into the play-offs‚ but results elsewhere meant they missed out. Though they beat the likes of Newcastle and Ajax in the league phase‚ Benfica instead took their place‚ with goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin scoring a late header against Real Madrid to ensure his side leapfrogged the Ligue 1 outfit.

Arsenal in tense transfer talks with Nottingham Forest as permanent exit put on hold

Olympiacos win at Ajax to clinch play-off place

Olympiacos complete late turnaround to beat Ajax and advance

Ajax goalkeeper shake-up: Pasveer to Heracles‚ Paes near move

Sources: Euro giants target move for summer signing struggling at Arsenal

Norgaard responds to Arsenal exit rumours as Ajax links circulate

What Ajax and PSV need to reach the Champions League knockout stage

Youri Baas leads the way as Ajax cruise to home win over FC Volendam

Ajax discuss signing second Arsenal star after changing Oleksandr Zinchenko transfer plan

Arsenal signing could leave midway into debut season

Ajax plot move for Arsenal misfit after Man Utd reject offer for £42m star

Villarreal coach Marcelino: Defeat to Ajax story of our Champions League campaign

Euro giants make enquiry over signing Manchester United midfielder

Man Utd make fresh Ugarte call after Ajax approach

Hopeful Ajax steal late win against Villarreal to stay alive in Europe

Highlights: Ajax boost last-16 hopes with late winner

Ajax beat Villarreal to maintain play-off hopes

Ex-Ajax chief unsurprised seeing Malen make instant Roma impact

AZ sack Maarten Martens days after stunning hitting Ajax for six

'Agreement in place' - Fabrizio Romano drops Arsenal transfer update as player to fly ‘in next 24h'

Ajax hoping to secure loan move for Zinchenko

Ajax eye six-month loan move for Arsenal defender Zinchenko

Agent claims Ajax view Porto as an 'unreliable' club

Agent reveals Porto‚ Wolves offers for Lazio signing Taylor: Ajax couldn't trust them

Ajax confirm appointment of Jordi Cruyff as technical director

Taylor explains leaving Ajax for Lazio

Why 'ashamed' Ajax refunded fans after Parrott's 'very special' hat-trick

Ajax knocked out of Dutch Cup after record defeat to AZ

DONE DEAL: Ajax welcome Ibrahimovic Jr from AC Milan

Maxi Ibrahimovic: ‘I want to write my own story' as Ajax move from Milan confirmed

'Just a name' - Ibrahimovic's son joins Ajax from AC Milan

Ajax sign Zlatan's son on loan from AC Milan

REPORTS: Ajax to stick with interim boss Grim for rest of season

Maximilian Ibrahimovic to quit Milan for Ajax‚ following Zlatan's footsteps

Ajax 'set to sign' Maximilian Ibrahimovic‚ son of Zlatan‚ from AC Milan

DONE DEAL: Lazio confirm Kenneth Taylor signing from Ajax

Official: Lazio sign Kenneth Taylor from Ajax

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made McTominay stance clear as Man Utd's plan emerges

Ajax's Kenneth Taylor reportedly set to join Lazio after agreement

Ajax "target" loan move for Manchester United playmaker Manuel Ugarte

Lazio confirm Ratkov signing‚ reach Taylor agreement with Ajax

Fresh interest arrives for McConnell after Liverpool recall from Ajax

Liverpool to welcome back McConnell as his Ajax loan is terminated ahead of January window

Ajax eye winter moves‚ hold talks with Burnley for Hartman

Liverpool to end youngster's Ajax loan as clubs eye January move

Liverpool set to terminate young starlet's loan with Ajax

Ajax make contact with Burnley over move for ex-Feyenoord ace Quilindschy Hartman

Ajax star‚ 19‚ left heartbroken as girlfriend‚ 21‚ killed in 'hit-and-run' while jogging

Newcastle United handed major update on Sven Botman ahead of festive fixtures

Dutch KNVB Beker draw: Ajax to meet AZ again‚ PSV off to 's-Hertogenbosch

Tomiyasu excited making Ajax move: I'm really happy to be here

Ajax sign former Gunner Tomiyasu on free transfer

DONE DEAL: Ajax snap up former Arsenal defender Tomiyasu on a year long deal

Tomiyasu ready for "new chapter" as he agrees to join Ajax after leaving Arsenal for free

Ex-Arsenal defender Tomiyasu set to join Ajax

Moncef Zekri: Tipped to be the next Marcelo the Mechelen talent has already turned down Ajax

Ajax fightback seals first Champions League win of season

Ajax fight back to earn first win‚ Copenhagen stun Villarreal

Danish dynamite earns youthful Ajax first Champions League win of the season

Gaaei scores 'belter' as Ajax take 3-2 lead against Qarabag

Liverpool's McConnell reportedly set to have Ajax loan terminated after lack of minutes

Ajax to announce the signing of former Arsenal defender Tomiyasu in 6 month deal

Ajax eyeing ex-Arsenal defender Tomiyasu

Struggling Ajax linked with former Malmo manager Henrik Rydstrom

Terminally ill Ajax fan unable to take place as game's only supporter after health worsens

Ajax end losing streak with victory over Groningen in empty stadium

Ajax CEO gives account of what triggered abandonment of Groningen game

Former Manchester United academy star Timothy Fosu-Mensah has revealed the 'strict rules' enforced by the Old Trafford hierarchy during his time at the club. The 27-year-old‚ now a free agent‚ joined Manchester United's academy from Ajax in 2014. Speaking to GiveMeSport‚ Fosu-Mensah described how the switch from the Amsterdam club brought significant challenges‚ not least adjusting to the stricter coaching standards in Manchester compared with those in the Netherlands.

Ajax condemns pyro display in stands after Eredivisie clash abandoned

Ajax game called off as fireworks set off in stands

Ajax criticise 'outrageous' fireworks after match abandoned

Ajax were forced to abandon their league match against Groningen on Sunday night after fans let off an inferno of pyrotechnics in the stands of the Johan Cruyff Arena. The impromptu firework display began just five minutes into the Eredivisie clash and the explosions were such that both sets of players were stopped in their tracks. The game was immediately suspended as players were led back down the tunnel.

Eredivisie clash between Ajax and FC Groningen abandoned after fireworks halted play

A European giant - but what's happened to the modern-day Ajax?

Jose Mourinho has labelled one of his favourite former players a 'fatty guy' after reuniting with the midfielder in Amsterdam on Tuesday night. The Benfica boss‚ 62‚ travelled to the Dutch capital to take on Ajax in the Champions League‚ triumphing 2-0 thanks to goals from Samuel Dahl and Leandro Barreiro. The victory‚ Benfica's first in the competition this season‚ was not all that brought a smile to Mourinho's face on the night‚ as the Portuguese manager linked up with an old friend moments before the game.

Ajax remain pointless as Benfica claim first win

Mourinho's Benfica earn first UCL points as Ajax left stranded

Ajax accelerate Jordi Cruyff chase as secret Barcelona talks emerge

Leaked photo shows Ajax in talks with Jordi Cruyff over technical director role

Excelsior stun Ajax with historic first-ever Amsterdam win

Man Utd‚ Newcastle alerted to Mokio doubts at Ajax